Dynaudio Emit 20 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Dynaudio. It was released in June 2021. It features a 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 7" MSP Woofer.
A 2-way standmount with a 7 inch MSP mid/bass driver and the 28 mm Cerotar tweeter. 86 dB sensitive, 6 ohms, 160 W IEC long-term, 53 Hz to 25 kHz. Emit is the entry range: the Cerotar tweeter borrowed from Evoke, with the Hexis inner dome that smooths the response behind the fabric, over one-piece MSP cones.
The speaker has a frequency range of 53-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Dynaudio Emit 20 has an MSRP of 1049$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Dynaudio Emit 20 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Dynaudio's Emit Series of Loudspeakers
Emit 20 is a member of Dynaudio's Emit series of Passive speakers. Emit is Dynaudio's affordable entry range, bringing the Danish brand's driver technology to a budget price. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Dynaudio Emit Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Dynaudio Emit 20 Speaker
Dynaudio Emit 20 has a Frequency response range of 53-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 53 Hz, Emit 20 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Emit 20's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Dynaudio Emit 20?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), these are the 4 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Dynaudio Emit 20's 53Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Dynaudio Emit 20?
The crossover frequency of the Emit 20 is set to 3800 Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Dynaudio Emit 20's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Dynaudio Emit 20 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Dynaudio Emit 20 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Dynaudio Emit 20 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Dynaudio Emit 20 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
25–160 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Emit 20 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Dynaudio Emit 20 External Dimensions and Weight
Dynaudio Emit 20 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14-9/16 x 8-1/16 x 12-5/16inch (370.0 x 205.0 x 312.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Dynaudio Emit 20 is approximately 639.6cm2 / 99.1inch2.
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WeightThe Dynaudio Emit 20 weighs 10.30kg / 22.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Emit 20's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
Dynaudio Emit 20 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Dynaudio Emit 20 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Wall Mounting
Emit 20 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Dynaudio Emit 20 come with a Grille?
Emit 20 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Dynaudio Emit 20.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Dynaudio Emit 20 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Dynaudio Emit 20